Robbins to play if the pitch turns, otherwise George Hirst will open the bowling with Larwood, and Bruce Mitchell acts as a second spinner. If Robbins plays, that honour passes to Noble, with Hammond acting as a third seamer.

Well, what was supposed to be the most straightforward pick has surprisingly turned into the most difficult one I've had to make in this draft. I had no idea this player was eligible, but now that I know he is, I simply have to pick him.

I also figured that it's a bit redundant to have three bowlers in the team who all spin it in the same direction, even if they're very different types of bowlers. And, well, Faulkner and Macartney aren't going anywhere, so it'll have to be Mailey who makes way.

Yes, I was surprised to note that he was available. I could in fact put him in first XI but don't want to replace any of the three middle order bats, don't want to play one bowler less, and not sure if I should have a non specialist opener. What would you do if you had my 12?